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I was thinking about buying a 2000 land rover discovery and read a few reviews. Maintenance and gas mileage were the to biggies.
If it's reliability and low maintenance you want, you'd better look past the Land Rover. It's a shame, because they are really cool cars, but they are very expensive to maintain and are prone to failures. As much as I...
When i press on the gas pedal the car makes a squeaking/whining noise
It is not clear if you are referring to a noise that correlates with use of the blower motor or a noise that simply occurs all the time, that is regardless of whether the blower motor is on or not....
Car won't stay in park and I have to use a lot of force to try to get it to turn on.
Hi there. Land rovers are notorious for having this problem after 10 years or so. In most cases, it's a problem with the actual shifter, with the shift gate being either damaged or clogged with excessive debris. To determine the...
Drivetrane Stuck in sport mode
Hi there. The sport mode activation is electrical from the shifter, which sends a signal to a solenoid in the differential to activate the different "mode". If it's stuck, it's quite possible that an error code still exists from the...
Heater blows cold air when vehicle is stopped.
You may have a clogged heater core that may be prohibiting the outer linings of the heater core to get hot. As you know, the heater core is a series of tubes that the coolant runs through that generates the...
When I shift from drive to reverse or vice versa it makes a clunking noise. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
Hi there - the clunking noise you hear from shifting forward-to-reverse (or vv), is the result of a small amount of wear and loose motion in the driveline. This could be a worn u-joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-universal-joint-u-joint), differential gears, or splined coupling...
Clicking sound appears during decelerating. What could it be?
Hi there. What you could be hearing is the chain in the transfer case. If the chain has too much play, then the chain will rub on the transfer case housing when not under a load. Try going up a...
Rough idling misfire & a thumping sound from the front of engine
Hello. It sounds like your cam timing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) may still be off or there may be another issue. I would typically do a compression test (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-do-a-compression-test-by-robert-tomashek) first. If the compression is low on only a couple of cylinders, then you...
Radiator fluid poured out on driveway
Hello. If the coolant is coming from that area, then it may be a few things. Most commonly, it is from the heater core. If the heater core leaks, the coolant will come out of the evaporator drain hole allowing...
Brake pads, discs, and sensors replaced
Hello. Your vehicle has sensors that are installed into certain brake pads which alerts the driver when the brake pads are worn down (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-brake-pads) to a certain point. These sensors need to be replaced whenever the brakes are done. They...
Ticking when accelerating but no tick when idle or in neutral revving
It sounds like the ticking you are describing may be the result of an exhaust gasket leak. When the exhaust gasket begins to fail, this may cause this type of ticking sound as the engine RPM's increase. I would suggest...
2001 Land Rover Discovery , 162 000km. Periodically loosing coolant + overheating. What are the possible repairs?
If the pressure test did not show any leaks then you should inspect reservoir for any cracks and replace pressure cap. Then clean area of any residue coolant and drive a few days and recheck for any leaks in the...
How much for brake pads front and back cost about with labor
Hi there. To receive an estimate to have this service completed on your Land Rover, click this link to the brake rotor / pad replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-rotor-disc-replacement) page. Once on that page, click the blue Get a Quote button and enter...
My landrover discovery is extremely bouncy at random times. I was told I needed my abs sensor replaced so I did so. The bounce has
Some of the Disco's were equipped with an optional air suspension system. The system works well for the first few years, but once it starts giving problems, it quickly becomes an expensive nightmare. Converting it to a standard spring-shock absorber...
Hi got a discovery td5 t reg 2.5 dash board lights flickering
If the problem started immediately after you washed the car, obviously that raises the possibility of water damage, but what happened could also be just simply coincidental as well, that is you have an electrical problem unrelated to washing the...
I own a 2004 Land rover Discovery SE7 the heat works when \i drive it however when it is \idle the air blows cold I noticed my coo
Hello. Thank you for writing in. The heating system depends heavily on the function of the cooling system. What is likely happening is a lack of coolant circulation when the car is idling. This is causing the coolant to sit...
Land rover over heating and check engine light flashing
This is a result of your engine overheating which may be caused by a faulty thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement). When this is stuck closed, this does not allow the coolant to flow through the motor properly. This may also cause the coolant...
Service Engine Soon light is on in 2003 Chevrolet Discovery
Code P0327 stands for knock sensor bank 1. Some of the common causes for this code are: a problem at connector C627 or C636, a problem with the power train control model (PCM) or a problem with the knock sensor...
Brakes squeal very loudly
Hello. When the brakes are done on this vehicle, the brake pads (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-pads-replacement) and rotors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-rotor-disc-replacement) must be replaced together. If they replaced both, then they either did not install them properly or they used defective parts. It is also...
Land Rover Discovery 2 leaks engine oil
Yes, on a Land Rover, that's the only way to fix it. They just wear out over time. You don't have to bite the bullet or get another vehicle. Perhaps, find a good used engine from the salvage yard that...

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